Castleton woman arrested for thefts from East Greenbush shops

EAST GREENBUSH - A Castleton woman was arrested Thursday while she was allegedly going door-to-door stealing merchandise from village shops.

Tara L. Seney, 24, of N. Main Street, allegedly took a variety of sweets and pastry from the Crisp Cannoli at 699 Columbia Turnpike then went shoplifting next door at the Country Trunk, walking out with $250 worth of knick knack crafts and children's clothing, according to police.

While still in the vicinity of the store, she was approached by Officer Nicholas Peter and Officer Peter Lavin and taken into custody. The stolen property from both stores was recovered from her vehicle.

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Seney originally identified herself using another persons name, but eventually could not keep the fictitious story straight.

While being searched, police also found a quantity of synthetic narcotics, none of which are prescribed for her. Officers confiscated Mylan (Xanax) Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen.

Seney was charged with two counts of larceny, criminal impersonation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. She was arraigned in East Greenbush Town Court and released to until a schedule appearance on Feb. 28.